The SIOP Paediatric Psycho-Oncology (PPO) Network is committed to improving the care and well-being of children with cancer and their families by integrating psychological and psychosocial knowledge into paediatric oncology. The network ensures that psychosocial care becomes a core component of cancer treatment, counselling, and rehabilitation.
Scope
The SIOP PPO Network brings together psychosocial professionals from around the world to exchange research, support the integration of psychological insights into paediatric oncology, and strengthen collaboration across disciplines and countries. It promotes professional development and champions the routine inclusion of psychosocial care across the continuum of cancer care—from diagnosis through survivorship—with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for young patients and their families.
Key Activities
Latest News
Leadership Opportunities: PPO Network Positions (due July 11, 2025)
The SIOP PPO Network invites self-nominations for three leadership positions
Join this Network
To join this Network, please:
- Log into SIOP CONNECT with your SIOP username and password
- Go to GROUPS
- Search for “Paediatric Psycho-Oncology “
- Click the JOIN button
- Congratulations – you are now a member of this Network!
This Network is open to all SIOP members. Renew your membership today.
Stay Connected
Steering Group
Valerie Crabtree
Co-Chair
Lisa Kahalley
Co-Chair
Cinzia De Luca
Chiara Besani
Savita Goswani
Lori Wiener
Rhea Daruvala
Yin Ting Cheung
Leandra Desjardins
The Terms of Reference of the Network clarify the nominations and elections process for all Network leadership positions. All Network members are eligible to apply for leadership roles within the Network. Open positions are announced in the Weekly Bulletin, which goes to all SIOP members, and listed here.
